Avatar Continues Record-Breaking Run
The IMAX international release posted an estimated total of approximately $3.6 million from 70 IMAX screens during the weekend, with the IMAX network in Poland and Japan posting record openings. The film is still scheduled to open on 11 IMAX screens in China and one in Argentina in the coming weeks. The worldwide IMAX box office total is more than $39 million as of the end of day Sunday, December 27, 2009.
Avatar has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of "The IMAX Experience."
"Consumers are clearly seeking out IMAX as the way to experience James Cameron's latest blockbuster, and this weekend's results reinforce how well this groundbreaking film plays to our audience," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "'Avatar' is well on its way to becoming our highest grossing Hollywood IMAX title."
"To have reached $39 million from 249 screens in just 10 days demonstrates that moviegoers clearly understand the value of experiencing 'Avatar' in IMAX," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "James Cameron, Jon Landau and Lightstorm realized the vision of this film in IMAX, and we're continuing to see the incredibly positive way that moviegoers are responding to that vision."
Avatar was released December 18th, 2009 and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel Moore, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, Laz Alonso. The film is directed by James Cameron.
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Shadow Of The Day
Cool.
2 years agoby @asifFlag
B. Alan Orange
Blah, blah, blah...
2 years agoby @balanorangeFlag
Warhawk613
$1 billion is coming very soon lol
2 years agoby @warhawk613Flag
iatehisliver
this movie is gna outgross New Moon easy
2 years agoby @iatehisliverFlag
Batman Rules !!!
im sure its Going to beat the Dark knight for 2nd All time. This movie's going to be Facing a bunch of crappy Movies
2 years agoby @the-fallenFlag
Slvr-zr1
Saw it this past weekend in Juarez in IMAX 3D for $6...gonna see it again this weekend.
2 years agoby @slvr-zr1Flag
-comrade-
Good news for Cameron and the producers.
2 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
Yahzee
I will give you that one Diaigma
2 years agoby @yahzeeFlag
CelluloidDreams
I called Harkins Theaters at the Arizona Mills Mall In Tempe, Az... To see "AVATAR" 3-D IN IMAX @ Harkins the prices are: $15.00 Adults (All Times) ..and Childern Ages 3-13 (All Times) $11.00!!
Thank G_D for AMC Theaters prices before 12:00 Noon!!
.... In this struggling economy ...Who can afford $15.00 for a film ...Then on top of that .. add in .snacks, etc..!??!
......AMC is the place
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
CelluloidDreams
I want to see AVATAR on IMAX .. The price for IMAX 3-D before 12 Noon at the AMC Deer Valley 30 in Phoenix, Az is 9.00 for a showing "BEFORE" 12 Noon ....& just for "Regular" 3-D W./Out IMAX is only $8.00 before 12:00 Noon ....... So the $1.00 Up-Grade won't kill me ...!!
......I already saw "AVATAR: in "Regular" 3-D opening weekend & loved it!!! ...A++
..I guess it's now off to the IMAX!!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
darthboromir
p.s. to all of you George Lucas haters you can now send your letters of appreciation for his dragging Hollywood into the 'digital' age.
Oh and he not only says "You're welcome" but "I TOLD you so!!!!"
2 years agoby @darthboromirFlag
Cripple
Gotta hand it to him, it is amazing in IMAX 3D
2 years agoby @crippleFlag
justinishulk
way to go CAMERON!!!"
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
I expected this
It will move to second place
If it moves to first place, I will sh*t my self
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
reelmein
Cool
2 years agoby @reelmeinFlag
Narzion
stanisa, kamerun ce prcnuti tvog dzokera
2 years agoby @narzionFlag
Diaigma
Or those of us who want the big boat movie removed from #1 spot . . . :P
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Yahzee
It's not about the money, and I don't know why we should give a crap. We watch what we want, watch again what we like, buy what we love, and that's it. Ticket and DVD sales should only be of concern for those greedy executives.
2 years agoby @yahzeeFlag
T.Clark
"OMG! It's gonna beat The Dark Knight's record! Whatever shall we do! This is blasphemy! This is madness!! This. Is. CAMERON!!!"
I don't care if it beats TDK's record. A good movie is a good movie now matter what records it holds or doesn't hold.
2 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Batman Rules !!!
Yawn
2 years agoby @the-fallenFlag
justinishulk
Saw it in normal 3D already. I really want to see iMax but Jamaica don't have one...
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
drexll
saw this yesterday in normal 3D and was blown away,i REALLY want to this in imax but the nearest one to me is in london,100 miles from me.amazing movie,all power to its elbow!.
2 years agoby @drexllFlag
justinishulk
Avatar is a true work of art!
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
justinishulk
WOW! the dark knight is getting worry about it LOL
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
incmob
as far as the dark knight records its not a huge deal to me. if it doesnt happen now with a film breaking it, then eventually it will.
2 years agoby @incmobFlag
incmob
i am really glad this did not fall flat, being disappointed in the last year... besides star trek and (effects lacking) the hangover, i was glad to finally see a movie that i left feeling satisfied with money well spent. Kudos to Cameron and the rest of the production team for their success. hopefully this means we will now definitely see a trilogy with cameron helming the next two as well.
2 years agoby @incmobFlag
Cartman
Very soon The Dark Knight will move to 3rd place,.......
2 years agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Brian
I love it!
2 years agoby @brianFlag
MAN OF TOMORROW
I know this might sound crazy,but do you guys think it will beat the dark knight overall?
2 years agoby @cassanova88Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Well cheers.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag